Also in this week's sewer and water news, a state cabinet estimates that Kentucky will need $15 billion in water and sewer upgrades in the next 20 years

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the former Flint mayor who swapped the city's water source to the Flint River is running for a seat on the state legislature.

Also in this week's sewer and water news, billionaire Elon Musk pledges money for filters in Flint, Michigan, homes with high lead levels; and sewer workers in Wisconsin must evacuate a neighborhood after hitting a natural gas line

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the 25 largest unpaid water bills in New Orleans owe a collective $3 million; and Flint appeals to the federal government for new water meters

Also in this week's sewer and water news, an Arizona man falls 20 feet into a lift station and breaks his leg; and New York City wants payment for a squatter's $25,000 water bill

In this week's sewer and water news, the derailment of 33 oil tanker cars has utilities downstream concerned about water quality; and Michigan is experiencing infrastructure issues in the wake of flooding in the Upper Peninsula

In this week's sewer and water news, one trench collapse in Maryland kills a construction worker, and a second worker is lucky to escape with his life after a similar collapse in Alberta

Also in this week's water and sewer news, the U.S. House of Representative passes the latest version of the Water Resources Development Act

Also in this week's sewer and water news, an Arizona utility regulator is accused of accepting bribes; and regulators in Wisconsin are seeking more information about Madison Water Utility's budget woes

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a New York senator proposes using money gained via sports betting to fund clean water infrastructure; and Purdue researchers publish a study on safety concerns related to the CIPP process